1 in 4 black Americans have faced online harassment because of their race or ethnicity
Although online harassment can take many forms, some minority groups in America more frequently encounter harassment that carries racial overtones.
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Although online harassment can take many forms, some minority groups in America more frequently encounter harassment that carries racial overtones.
Americans agree that certain behaviors – like direct personal threats – constitute online harassment. But they are more divided on others, such as sending unkind messages or publicly sharing a private conversation.
Roughly four-in-ten Americans have personally experienced online harassment, and 62% consider it a major problem.
Many Americans say they might provide personal information in commercial settings, depending on the deal being offered and how much risk they face.
40% of internet users have personally experienced online harassment, from the mild to the severe; 73% have witnessed it happen to others.
A portrait of the 45% of U.S. adults living with chronic health conditions
39% of U.S. adults provide care for a loved one, up from 30% in 2010, and many navigate health care with the help of technology
Youth are sharing more personal information on their profiles than in the past. They choose private settings for Facebook, but share with large networks of friends.
35% of U.S. adults have gone online to figure out a medical condition; of these, half followed up with a visit to a medical professional.
69% of U.S. adults track a health indicator like weight, diet, exercise routine, or symptom. Of those, half track in their heads, one-third keep notes on paper, and one in five use technology to keep tabs on their health status.
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